A person’s ability to achieve their potential is not limited by prejudice, discrimination, or neglect;

Everyone has a fair and equal opportunity to take part in economic, political, social and cultural life; and

People respect each other, respect equality and human rights, and understand the value of diversity within society.

Human rights are the basic rights and freedoms that belong to everyone equally and without discrimination.

The Irish Constitution and national and international laws and treaties contain provisions that give human rights legal effect. Click here for further information.

Under European Union and Irish laws, there are also rights to equal treatment that prohibit discrimination in employment and in access to goods and services. Click here for further information.

The Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission was set up in November 2014 as an independent public body. The Commission's goal is an inclusive Ireland where human rights and equality are fully enjoyed by everyone, everywhere.

The Make Rights Real public awareness campaign aims to show how human rights and equality are relevant to all our lives and help people understand their rights.
Make Rights Real is an initiative of the Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission.
Make Rights Real is co-funded by the PROGRESS Programme of the European Union.